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To ask what you’re doing awake post-midnight?

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5YearsLeft · 12/01/2022 00:24

I had a day that just really banged me about, physically, emotionally, just all the ways, and now, I’m laying here awake and staring at the ceiling.

So why are you awake? Crying baby? Can’t stop thinking? Worried about something tomorrow? Pain somewhere in your body being an arsehole?

Welcome?

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HoliHormonalTigerlilly · 27/01/2022 02:20

[quote 5YearsLeft]@Toomanyradishes Oh gosh, I’m so sorry to hear about the coughing. There’s nothing more annoying than when you’re trying to get to sleep and then… another one sneaks up on you! The bastards.

@Rushhomeroad Bless you for taking the time to mark assignments. I’m sure it’s super bloody thankless sometimes, but where would we be if no one did it. Oh, it’s kind of a long bizarre story. I’m dying and I got divorced today. I’m still living with my husband, he still loves me, he’s still planning to take care of me until I pass on, but I now have permanent residency in the country we’re in and by divorcing me, he can marry my best friend and give her residency. Anyway, the judge wanted to ask questions because on paper it looks like he’s been too generous with sharing his salary (he wanted me to understand that he’s not ever leaving and this way it’s ironclad that he couldn’t pay rent without me anyway), but not generous enough with his pension (until we explained I’m dying, and then the judge looked at me with a super sad face, and it was all just awful). So yeah. Afterwards, I took some photos of flowers then came home and threw up. Life, eh?

@PlantingTulips Oh, that must be difficult! Do you have to still work regular day hours despite fighting against being normally a night person? My husband is also normally nocturnal; if we just left him alone, that’s how his body clock would set, I think.

@Missingjigsawpuzzle Oh no! Talk about a terrible surprise!

@Pieceofpurplesky Oh gosh, that must be so tough on the both of you. I do really wish we could move to the future where jobs worked around more than one type of circadian rhythm.

@Imissmoominmama Neck aches are so annoying! Have you tried putting anything warm on it, even a heated towel? That can help it relax.

@Whitegrenache Ah, rotten luck!

@Buzzer3555 Eek, and then I imagine you’ll be up later hearing about the massive falling out.

@Grandadwasthatyou Hmm. Maybe it’s just unfinished business, if you know he was bad for you? Sometimes we just need closure, and then we can let it go.

@Vanuatu My grandmother had terrible “white coat syndrome” - didn’t matter what kind of doctor, just seeing any of them stressed her. I know a lot of people feel that way, so I’m sure you’re not alone. I hope it goes well![/quote]
Oh goodness me! Sending hugs OP. I'm so sorry that's incredibly sad. What country are you in? X Thanks

HoliHormonalTigerlilly · 27/01/2022 02:27

@Wallywobbles

Todays offerings.

We have the big ladies' mum too. Sadly she lost her lamb this year though.

💕🐑🐑🐑🐑
5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 02:35

@HoliHormonalTigerlilly Ah, the terrors of HRT. I'm sorry the discomfort of it is keeping you up! I really hope that it can get sorted and you can feel more at ease.

I'm in Switzerland. I'm on another thread and just got accused of being a troll today because I still call him my husband, for obvious reasons, and we're moving into a new apartment soon (like I said, the decree absolute says that I have the right to share the marital home until I die) and someone couldn't understand how this was legal (pretty easily: I'm sick, I make no money, so he's the only one who can sign an apartment lease here). Anyway, I probably won't mention him again on this thread as I don't want to cause any problems like the other thread.

@RobertSmithsLipstick Oh gosh, waiting without answers when you're hurting is so incredibly difficult. I really hope you get some kind of answers and some treatment soon. The combination of not just being ill but also not knowing exactly how or how to fix it is enough to leave anyone exhausted and drained but too worried to sleep. I do hope you still find a bit of rest.

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garlictwist · 27/01/2022 02:36

Toothache (again). I was on this thread a few nights ago. Tonight it is sheer agony. I haven't slept at all. I saw the dentist yesterday who fobbed me off a bit. I think I have a bone infection. But I don't want to March in there and think I know best when I don't. Sigh.

Sorry to everyone else who is awake.

HoliHormonalTigerlilly · 27/01/2022 02:42

How very strange to accuse you of being a troll op. Just ignore people like that. There are some weird aggressive types in here sometimes. I hope you are not in too much pain.

Are any of you playing Wordle?
I just guessed it in 4.
Feeling quite happy with that Grin

https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/]

HoliHormonalTigerlilly · 27/01/2022 02:45

I'm going to try a podcast now to see if it helps me sleep. Night all. Hope you get some snoozing in soon ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Lessofallthisunpleasantness · 27/01/2022 02:52

having a quick mumsnet while enjoying my electric blanket warmth. Error.... as was tired when got into bed at 2 but am quite awake now and considering going down for a bowl of coco pops.

Should go to sleep as am going up that London tomorrow. hence why I stayed up so late getting my work finished.

purpleme12 · 27/01/2022 03:09

I'm not happy in my job anymore. I used to be
I've worked there years and years
But it's changed so much. I feel like the managers don't want me there anymore. Cos I don't always hit my targets (sales role). I do all the right things but there's so many things outside of my control. I think I'm an easy target. Even though I couldn't work harder. I work so hard. I'm terrified of losing my and I'm anxious at each 'coaching meeting' about what's going to be said and how I'm not good enough and how I'm going to be criticised.

5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 03:21

@garlictwist I remember and I'm so sorry. That is just crap that you were fobbed off when you were already in pain, and I'm worried that you say you think it's a bone infection. What I can't remember is if I told you to watch out for the "get to A&E now" signs (jaw or side of face turns red and warm to the touch, face or areas like your tongue start suddenly swelling, you get a fever or feel unwell in yo urself) so just watch out for them. I wish I had a better idea of how to fix it besides calling your dentist again. I do hope you find an answer though, and some sleep!

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5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 03:26

@HoliHormonalTigerlilly I am! It took me until five today. I had the last three letters and then I just couldn't seem to make it work. Arrrrrgh. Ha.

@Lessofallthisunpleasantness That's always the way of it - you think you'll go right to sleep and then the wide-awake hits you. But having an electric blanket sounds like a very good thing! And I hope London tomorrow is nice. Hopefully you can nod off with the warmth from your blanket soon

@purpleme12 I think sales roles are so difficult and it sounds like you're really up against it. I'm sorry that it's changed from something that you used to enjoy into the sort of stressful, hyper-critical thing it sounds like it is now. Maybe you can quietly start looking for other jobs, because you shouldn't have to feel like that all the time - like you're about to be criticized or told off even though you're working as hard as you can.

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lilimarleen · 27/01/2022 03:36

Had an operation on my foot yesterday at 3pm. I've slept two hours today but couldn't get to sleep last night and haven't slept yet tonight. I had both a general and local anaesthetic and I'm sure it has not worn off yet and is keeping me awake...

5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 03:36

It's 430am here and having some trouble with the pain so I'm going to try to lay down. If I don't reply to anyone again, you'll know I did manage to actually sleep. And I wish the very best to everyone on here tonight who is doing the best they can in less than the best circumstances.

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5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 03:39

@lilimarleen The combination of anesthetics can really mess with your sleep - make you feel tired but still like you can't sleep. And then hopefully you don't have too much pain from the foot itself; finding a perfectly comfortable position after surgery can be so difficult. Good luck!

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Settwatcher · 27/01/2022 03:49

I am awake as I’m watching a dog and his handler see if they can find the individual who tried to break into my house an hour ago!

lilimarleen · 27/01/2022 03:50

@5YearsLeft My foot is still completely numb. Metalwork was taken out of it and it was quite a long procedure. I'm meant to have bed rest for two weeks. Just waiting for the anaesthetic to wear off and for the pain to kick in.
I'm new to this board but happy I found it. What is keeping you up at this time?

MollyQueenOfSocks · 27/01/2022 03:58

I have a csection in 3 hours time and I CANNOT sleep for the excitement. Looking forward to meeting baby and not being in chronic pain anymore!

Mostly can't wait to meet the boy though. It's been a tough pregnancy and him being here in a few hours will make it 100% worth it!

lula103 · 27/01/2022 04:02

@MollyQueenOfSocks

I have a csection in 3 hours time and I CANNOT sleep for the excitement. Looking forward to meeting baby and not being in chronic pain anymore!

Mostly can't wait to meet the boy though. It's been a tough pregnancy and him being here in a few hours will make it 100% worth it!

How exciting! I hope it all goes well and that this time tomorrow you are snuggled up next to your baby. Those kind of sleepless nights are definitely worth it!
zeromango · 27/01/2022 04:08

I'm awake breastfeeding my 3 week old baby /- was never able to BF my DD so it's really lovely just sitting here feeding him, with a pack of biscuits and watching crap telly with zero guilt Grin

Trinacham · 27/01/2022 04:32

@zeromango

I'm awake breastfeeding my 3 week old baby /- was never able to BF my DD so it's really lovely just sitting here feeding him, with a pack of biscuits and watching crap telly with zero guilt Grin
Snap! I'm breastfeeding my 6 day old son right now 🥰
5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 11:01

Hey everyone, I managed to fall asleep at about 430am my time and now wish I hadn’t since I’ve awakened with a headache, ha. The sun’s up so the thread is usually “over” BUT if you find your insomnia is lasting from night to day, some of us are still around.

@lilimarleen That sounds like quite the surgery! My friend had a very bad leg injury, had to have metal put in, and then taken out after I think maybe a year. My VERY best recommendation as someone who has had surgeries and a lot of pain in life is to take whatever painkillers you’re prescribed as soon as you start to feel even a twinge. Because once the entire numbness is gone and the pain is there, then it can be so so painful while you’re trying to wait for the painkillers to get on top of the pain again. As for me, when I am up, pain just gives me a very strange sleep schedule. I hope bed rest is not going too terribly for you!

@MollyQueenOfSocks Ah, congratulations! I hope all goes according to plan, and by now when I’m writing this, the pregnancy that’s been so rough is over and you have your new baby!

@zeromango and @Trinacham While I’m sorry you’re losing sleep, I’m so glad things are going well for you and your little ones during breastfeeding and enjoy your biscuits and crap TV!!! You’ve earned it!

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Wallywobbles · 27/01/2022 20:25

Photo of the triplets at bed time.

Last night I thought we were going to have another ewe lambing. Woke up and watched the camera every 2 hours. Then up for work at 6. Knocked the stuffing out of me today. Still no new babies.

The ewe in question had such an awful year last year. Lost triplets, then got mauled by dogs but she is such a fighter and today you can't tell where she was bitten. Over 40 bites.

5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 23:38

Hello all and welcome to the thread for if you’re awake after midnight or you want to see adorable lamb pictures (thank you @Wallywobbles!!!) Whatever has you up - babies, children, adults, pain, illness, grief, anxiety, stress in any form, work, lambing, or even crap TV - this thread is here and you’re not alone.

Wally Wow, that ewe sounds like such an incredible fighter and what a horrific past year! What a great story that she’s managed to bounce back from it, but it really upsets me that someone could let their dogs do that! Were they feral or just out of control? I can’t imagine how scary it must have been for you, too. And the new triplets are wonderful! Hopefully you’ll have another lambing soon, fingers crossed, though hopefully not in the middle of the night, though that’s when everything comes (I think I was born at about 3am myself).

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purpleme12 · 27/01/2022 23:40

I'm just going to put the bin out

I'm going to pick my child up tomorrow!

5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 23:43

@purpleme12 Hoooooray child! It must be great to see them again. And I suppose hooooray bin! I mean, it needs taking out and you’re doing it, so that’s good!

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5YearsLeft · 27/01/2022 23:46

Oh, I also found this in my phone and thought an after-midnight thread would appreciate it. Har har.

To ask what you’re doing awake post-midnight?
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